Salazar (atys)
I have to say, though, that we are always up on a thight rope here. There are people who don't enjoy being part of aggession in a game, and they usually have good reasons. The experiences during the temple wars had many Leanon players leaving the game, mainly Karavaneers, as they were outnumbered by the Kamists and really had only limited chance to be part of the playing experience anymore. You often were slaughtered before you could reach the spots, you certainly was when there, and sometimes they would even overrun the camps. So we ended up with three Kami shrines and one Karavan temple (which even wasn't fully finished). These experiences made Chanchey's guild that big, because many players - Karavaneers and Kamists alike - joining there didn't want to be part of that. Also, some were harrassed by players who called those complaining "whiners". That was a long time ago, but still - it's a thing those who were there have in the back of their heads. I was neutral for a very long time and understand well those who do not want to be part of a conflict.
Everything is even more different if you are part of a political chamber. That, to my understanding, requires the ability either to hold a peace or - if neccessary - to go to war. If someone is peaceful (as I fundamentally are), I will listen to him and be as sweet as honey. If he/she is not, I will listen and then, if necessary, bring in the Guard to take him away. ^^
But none of that is the fault of the other person. Would you blame those Kamists for simply playing the game the way it was setup? Just because they had the numbers on their side wasn't their fault. It was the product of a broken system. Complaining about the system is one thing, complaining about the players is something entirely different.
The simple answer is if you don't like aggression don't put yourself in a position that will attract it. Don't own an OP, don't go into PR, don't turn your PvP flag on, and on the RP side of things, don't join a faction, don't join a civ, and especially don't become part of the political parties. If you do decide to do these things then you can't complain (especially how others choose to play) as you knew going in what it meant.
(Not saying that this applies to what is happening with the current situation as it seems everyone is playing in character)